Geology
Faculty of Science
Ph.D. in Geology
Degree Requirements
Typically the Ph.D. program is entered following the completion of a Master's program. The Ph.D. program consists of a minimum of 14 credit hours of course work and 46 credit hours of GEOL 901. The minimum course work will typically consist of:
| GEOL 801 | 6 credit hours |
| 2 additional graduate courses | 6 credit hours |
| GEOL 900 | 2 credit hours (minimum) |
| GEOL 901 | 46 credit hours |
| Total | 60 credit hours |
In exceptional circumstances, a candidate may transfer into the Ph.D. program without completion of a Master's degree. In these cases, the Ph.D. program consists of a minimum of 20 credit hours of course work and 70 hours of GEOL 901. The minimum course work will typically consist of:
| GEOL 801 | 6 credit hours |
| 4 additional graduate courses | 12 credit hours |
| GEOL 900 | 2 credit hours (minimum) |
| GEOL 901 | 70 credit hours |
| Total | 90 credit hours |